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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection that deals with subjects related to open education resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). Modern advancements in blended learning technology have enabled people in all parts of the world to take online courses. MOOC classes are normally free for students but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are many subjects that distance learning institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is improving so fast. How can educators ensure that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is good? How can learners be assured that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified for online teaching? What different business models are being used by institutions like Rice University to conduct these MOOC courses? What teaching practices and experimental evaluation strategies are in use today? How can participants handle problems like poor learner motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning technology becomes more widespread there is a developing desire to comprehend how these MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and many other participants want to better perceive the outcomes of these open education ventures. Academics want to understand how massively open online courses can be enhanced. To meet this expanding desire for details the authoritative new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational topics. This authoritative new book also discusses the most important controversies associated with MOOC courses and open education resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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